Press Release
A $2-million investment was announced Monday to support Domtar Inc. in developing and commercializing new premium grades of pulp at its facility in Dryden.
As a result of this investment, Domtar will launch this first-of-its-kind, commercial-scale manufacturing facility for these new grades of northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp.
This pulp can be used to produce writing- and specialty-grade papers, tissues, and paper towels, as well as in non-traditional, growing, and value-added markets such as fibre-reinforced materials, including cement and fibreglass.
The use of modified fibres also will lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by reducing the amount of fibre required to manufacture the products utilizing these new grades.
“Today’s announcement continues our government’s effort to boost the economic competiveness of Canada’s forest sector while helping to create jobs and prosperity for Northern Ontarians and all Canadians,” said Kenora MP Greg Rickford, who is the federal minister of natural resources and also the minister responsible for FedNor.
“This investment will help ensure the competitiveness of the mill into the future, supporting high-quality jobs and growth here in Dryden.
“Our government is proud to support projects that contribute to Canada’s leadership in forest innovation and environmental responsibility,” Rickford added.
Support for this project comes from Natural Resources Canada’s Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program.
It is designed to support the transformation of Canada’s forest sector in becoming more economically-competitive and environmentally-sustainable.
IFIT encourages a broader adoption of new technologies across the industry, and supports forest industry innovation by opening the door to a more diversified portfolio of products and markets.
